Post by halsherman on May 28, 2006 11:25:20 GMT -5
If you ever get close to Zanesfield, Ohio in Logan County, you may want to check the monument honoring Isaac Zane and Simon Kenton. Isaac Zane founded the town and the monument has this to say of him.
In memory of Isaac Zane
The White Eagle of the Wyandots
Born in Berkley Co., Va in 1753
Died in Zanesfield in 1816.
Age 63 years
Captured by the Wyandot Indians in 1702 and carried to the Valley of the Mad River.
He grew to manhood among the Indians, and married the daughter of chief Tarhe.
He was the first white settler in the mad river valley, by nearly half a century.
His fort and cabin were the center of a new civilization, and the town was named in his honor.
His labors and influence for peace in behalf of the whites and his service for his country were recognized and rewarded the government.
The captivity of the young Virginian, and his union with the daughter of the Wyandots proved a great blessing to the settlers of the valleys of the Mad River, the Miami, and the great northwest.
In memory of Isaac Zane
The White Eagle of the Wyandots
Born in Berkley Co., Va in 1753
Died in Zanesfield in 1816.
Age 63 years
Captured by the Wyandot Indians in 1702 and carried to the Valley of the Mad River.
He grew to manhood among the Indians, and married the daughter of chief Tarhe.
He was the first white settler in the mad river valley, by nearly half a century.
His fort and cabin were the center of a new civilization, and the town was named in his honor.
His labors and influence for peace in behalf of the whites and his service for his country were recognized and rewarded the government.
The captivity of the young Virginian, and his union with the daughter of the Wyandots proved a great blessing to the settlers of the valleys of the Mad River, the Miami, and the great northwest.
